Carbohydrates Activity
Carbohydrates Activity
Carbohydrates Activity
BSND 1-A
Create a table listing the food sources of each of the following carbohydrates:
GLUCOSE, FRUCTOSE, LACTOSE, SUCROSE.
Your niece Lilly is 6 years old and is learning about Pinggang Pinoy in her firstgrade class. She
points out the “grains” group on the left side of the plate and proudly lists her favorite food
choices from this group: “saltine crackers, pancakes, cinnamon toast, and spaghetti.” Explain
to Lilly, in words she could understand, the difference between fiber-rich carbohydrates and
highly processed carbohydrates and why fiber-rich carbohydrates are more healthful food
choices.
When Ben returns from his doctor’s appointment with the news that he has been diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes and must lose weight, his wife looks skeptical. “I thought that diabetes
runs in families,” she says. “No one in your family has diabetes, and your whole family is
overweight! So how come your doctor thinks losing weight will solve your problems?” Defend
the statement that obesity can trigger type 2 diabetes.
Prepare a Carbohydrate rich meal (lunch or dinner). Record it on a video which shows all the
ingredients used, preparation, cooking until the end-product. Include in the video your
explanation why that is your chosen meal and the types of carbohydrates present. Make sure
you are visible on the video (Speak in English please and wear your laboratory uniform).
Minimum of 5 minutes, maximum of 30 minutes.